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Area code 816

Area code 816 covers Kansas City, Missouri. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Missouri Major City: Kansas City Central Time (CT) Overlay: 816/975
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 816?

Area code 816 is assigned to Kansas City and the surrounding region in Missouri. Calls to numbers that start with 816 are routed to this area.

Area code 816 shares its territory with 975. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Jackson CountyBuchanan CountyCass CountyClay CountyClinton CountyPlatte CountyAndrew CountyRay County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.88%
  • Landline 73.12%
02 / MAP

Area code 816 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Kansas City

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeKansas City, MO--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Kansas City

WITHIN THE US816 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 816 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 816 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 816 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 816 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 816 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 816 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 816

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
45%
Lumen Technologies
14%
Sinch
12%
Brightspeed
5%
Windstream Communications
4%
Others
20%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
39%
AT&T Mobility
28%
Verizon Wireless
20%
USA Mobility
4%
MOBIL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS / MOBILFONE
4%
Others
6%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 816

785 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(816) 200 Landline Kansas City AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MO
(816) 201 Landline Kansas City AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MO
(816) 202 Mobile Kansas City USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(816) 203 Landline Kansas City SinchONVOY, LLC - MO
(816) 204 Landline Kansas City AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MO
(816) 205 Mobile St Joseph Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MO
(816) 206 Mobile Kansas City Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MO
(816) 207 Landline Lees Summit AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(816) 208 Landline Leavenworth Lansing AT&TAT&T CORP.
(816) 209 Mobile Cameron T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Showing 10 of 785 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 816

Where is area code 816 used?
Area code 816 serves Kansas City and the surrounding area in Missouri, including Jackson County, Buchanan County, Cass County, Clay County, Clinton County.
What city is area code 816 from?
The main city of area code 816 is Kansas City, MO.
What time zone is area code 816 in?
Area code 816 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 816 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 975. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 816 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 816 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 816 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 816 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 816 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 816?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 816 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.12% of the number blocks are landline, 26.88% mobile.
How do I save a 816 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 816 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 816?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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